ValueJet Printer and Accessories, Brand Name or Equal

Description: (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number F3C2MX0077A001 is being issued as a request for quotation. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-39. (iv) This acquisition is 100 percent set aside for small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423430 with a size standard not to exceed 100 employees. (v) 0001 ValueJet 54" ultra eco-solvent inkjet printer with 2 year warranty parts and 1 year labor, MFR: Mutoh; PN: 15501-0001 or equal to, 1 Ea 0002 advanced multi-functional vinyl cutting 54" plotter, MFR: Graphtec; PN: FC8000-130MK2 or equal to, 1 Ea 0003 55" wide format roll laminator (cold), 9 speed settings up to 16.5 ft/min, silicone rubber rollers, chain-drive take-up device cross cutter, MFR: Royal Sovereign; PN: RSC-1400C or equal to, 1 Ea 0004 FlexiSign Pro 8.x windows design and RIP software, MFR: Sai International; PN: FSP8W or equal to, 1 Ea 0005 ATS installation and training on equipment purchased, 2 Ea 0006 Colored ink for ValueJet, MFR: Mutoh; Model: Eco- Ultra CMYK 220 mil or equal to, 1 Ea 0007 cleaning cartridge for ValueJet, MFR: Mutoh; Model: Eco-Ultra 220 or equal to , 1 Ea See attached Request for Quotation, and Attachment 2, Salient Characteristics. (vi) Please see the attached list of salient characteristics for the items to be acquired. (vii) Place of delivery is Minot AFB, ND 58705 and is FOB destination. (viii) The provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (ix) The provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this procurement. The government will award a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The other factors considered will be the ability to meet the salient characteristics of the items above. Award shall be based on best value to the government. (x) The government advises Offerors to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. Offerors are also reminded to complete Offeror Representations and Certifications on-line at www.bpn.gov prior to submitting an offer. (xi) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable: 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 19, 21, 26, 35, 36, 37, 50, and 52.232-33. (xiii) The provision 52.211-16, Brand Name or Equal applies to this procurement. Per FAR 52.211-6, in order to be considered a "brand name or equal" item, the product must meet the salient physical, functional, and performance characteristics specified in this solicitation. To be considered for award, offers must clearly identify the item by brand name and the model number, and also provide product literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer. The offer must clearly describe any modification the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements (xiv) There is no Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating applicable for this procurement. (xv) All offerors must submit a quote by 3:00 pm Central Standard Time on Thursday, 15 April. Quotes received after that time may not be considered. (xvi) Any questions regarding this notice should be directed to SSgt James Moore, 5 CONS/LGCB, 211 Missile Avenue, Minot, ND 58705, (701) 723-4178, or by email to james.moore@minot.af.mil. The alternate contact is Tiffany Draper at (701) 723-4182 or email tiffany.draper@minot.af.mil. The response to this solicitation may be accomplished by mail, electronically, or facsimile. The fax number is (701) 723-4172.